This is Life Unfiltered - The PodcastWed, 14 Feb 2018 10:00:00 +0000Fri, 16 Feb 2018 20:38:29 +0000Libsyn WebEngine 2.0http://www.alifeinthefashionlane.com/this-is-life-podcast/
enhttp://www.alifeinthefashionlane.com/this-is-life-podcast/fashionlane@alifeinthefashionlane.com (fashionlane@alifeinthefashionlane.com)http://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/8/b/0/2/8b02adc4160597d2/unfiltered.jpgThis is Life Unfiltered - The PodcastAlexa Curtisnofashionlane@alifeinthefashionlane.comepisodicEpisode 16: Simple Mills Founder Kaitlin Smith On Maxing Out Her Credit Cards To Become A Leader In The Boutique Food Industry Episode 16: Simple Mills Founder Kaitlin Smith On Maxing Out Her Credit Cards To Become A Leader In Her FieldWed, 14 Feb 2018 10:00:00 +00005 years ago, the word paleo would have sounded like a word out of a science booklet. Fast forward to 2018, and gluten-free and paleo are as popular as Instagram. If you're not following a paleo diet, your friends and family have most likely already told you how much better you'll feel if you convert. Kaitlin Smith suffered with gut problems for a while, before she started tracking almond flour sales in grocery stores. As diets like Atkins and South Beach Diet faded out, healthy lifestyle choices like paleo and crossfit hit the market, hard. Instead of trying to become the next Quest or Think Thin bar, Kaitlin started Simple Mills, a paleo food company, that sells products like pumpkin muffin kits (made with coconut sugar and almond flour), almond flour crunchy chocolate chip cookies, and frosting made with organic ingredients and cane sugar. If you've ever had a Simple Mills product, you know how freakin' tasty the stuff is too. She's gone from a team of herself, to a team of 27 people and growing. What started as a test in her Charlotte, NC kitchen, has made Kaitlin a leader in the food revolution, getting attention from places like Forbes, Whole Foods, and Thrive Market. She was on Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2017, and Simple Mills lives on shelves across America in over 1,200 stores!

Follow Kaitlin on social media at @simplemills and Alexa at @alexa_curtis and @thisislifepodcast.

]]>5 years ago, the word paleo would have sounded like a word out of a science booklet. Fast forward to 2018, and gluten-free and paleo are as popular as Instagram. If you're not following a paleo diet, your friends and family have most likely already told you how much better you'll feel if you convert. Kaitlin Smith suffered with gut problems for a while, before she started tracking almond flour sales in grocery stores. As diets like Atkins and South Beach Diet faded out, healthy lifestyle choices like paleo and crossfit hit the market, hard. Instead of trying to become the next Quest or Think Thin bar, Kaitlin started Simple Mills, a paleo food company, that sells products like pumpkin muffin kits (made with coconut sugar and almond flour), almond flour crunchy chocolate chip cookies, and frosting made with organic ingredients and cane sugar. If you've ever had a Simple Mills product, you know how freakin' tasty the stuff is too. She's gone from a team of herself, to a team of 27 people and growing. What started as a test in her Charlotte, NC kitchen, has made Kaitlin a leader in the food revolution, getting attention from places like Forbes, Whole Foods, and Thrive Market. She was on Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2017, and Simple Mills lives on shelves across America in over 1,200 stores!

Follow Kaitlin on social media at @simplemills and Alexa at @alexa_curtis and @thisislifepodcast.

]]>45:04cleanlife,is,this,curtis,smith,simple,alexa,mills,kaitlin,unfiltered5 years ago, the word paleo would have sounded like a word out of a science booklet. Fast forward to 2018, and gluten-free and paleo are as popular as Instagram. If you're not following a paleo diet, your friends and family have most likely already told you how much better you'll feel if you convert. Kaitlin Smith suffered with gut problems for a while, before she started tracking almond flour sales in grocery stores. 16fullAlexa CurtisEpisode 15: Danielle Robay On Her Successful TV Career, And How She Scratched The Itch She Had To Move To LA And Leave Everything Behind Episode 15: Danielle Robay On Her Successful TV Career, And How She Scratched The Itch She Had To Move To LA And Leave Everything Behind Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:00:00 +0000Danielle Robay is a force to be reckoned with. At the ripe age of 27, Danielle has already made her mark in the world of TV. She's an entertainment journalist, blogger, influencer, AND TV host: there's obviously not one career goal Danielle can't accomplish! Starting at Entertainment Tonight and CLEVVER TV, before heading to guest host on shows like Dr. Drew and the Teen Choice Awards, Danielle moved back to Chicago to take up a gig as the host of WCIU's The Jam. With over 160k followers on Instagram, Danielle's feed is filled with inspiration and self-love dedicated pictures. Born and raised in Chicago, Danielle has a special place in her heart for the place she grew up in. After going back and forth between politics and entertainment television, Danielle decided to pursue entertainment TV and start her blog Pop Politics, that molds together two of her favorite topics.

Follow Danielle on social media at @daniellerobay and Alexa at @alexa_curtis and @thisislifepodcast!

]]>Danielle Robay is a force to be reckoned with. At the ripe age of 27, Danielle has already made her mark in the world of TV. She's an entertainment journalist, blogger, influencer, AND TV host: there's obviously not one career goal Danielle can't accomplish! Starting at Entertainment Tonight and CLEVVER TV, before heading to guest host on shows like Dr. Drew and the Teen Choice Awards, Danielle moved back to Chicago to take up a gig as the host of WCIU's The Jam. With over 160k followers on Instagram, Danielle's feed is filled with inspiration and self-love dedicated pictures. Born and raised in Chicago, Danielle has a special place in her heart for the place she grew up in. After going back and forth between politics and entertainment television, Danielle decided to pursue entertainment TV and start her blog Pop Politics, that molds together two of her favorite topics.

Follow Danielle on social media at @daniellerobay and Alexa at @alexa_curtis and @thisislifepodcast!

]]>43:42cleansocial,life,is,this,media,curtis,danielle,alexa,unfiltered,robayDanielle Robay is a force to be reckoned with. At the ripe age of 27, Danielle has already made her mark in the world of TV. She's an entertainment journalist, blogger, influencer, AND TV host: there's obviously not one career goal Danielle can't accomplish. Starting at Entertainment Tonight and CLEVVER TV, before heading to guest host on shows like Dr. Drew, Danielle moved back to Chicago to take up a gig as the host of WCIU's The Jam.15fullAlexa CurtisEpisode 14: Making Your Side-Hustle Full-Time, Landing Brand Deals & Getting People to Value Your WorthEpisode 14: Getting Endorsements, Making Your Side-Hustle Full-Time and Getting People to Value your WorthWed, 31 Jan 2018 11:00:00 +0000Back in 2011, A Life in the Fashion Lane was a little blog with a simple mission behind it: to inspire young adults to follow their dreams. Seven years later, Alexa has managed to make her side hustle into a full-time platform for young adults. Sponsored by brands like T-Mobile, British Airways, and Lane Bryant, A Life in the Fashion Lane is the go-to site for everything relating to body image and teens. Every company starts with a concept and a dream for what that idea will hopefully turn into one day. On Episode 14, you'll hear Alexa discuss how she knew she was different, what set A Life in the Fashion Lane apart from other blogs, and how you too can follow your dreams and get paid to do what you love too!

Follow Alexa on social media at @alexa_curtis and This is Life Unfiltered on @tilupodcast/@thisislifepodcast.

]]>Back in 2011, A Life in the Fashion Lane was a little blog with a simple mission behind it: to inspire young adults to follow their dreams. Seven years later, Alexa has managed to make her side hustle into a full-time platform for young adults. Sponsored by brands like T-Mobile, British Airways, and Lane Bryant, A Life in the Fashion Lane is the go-to site for everything relating to body image and teens. Every company starts with a concept and a dream for what that idea will hopefully turn into one day. On Episode 14, you'll hear Alexa discuss how she knew she was different, what set A Life in the Fashion Lane apart from other blogs, and how you too can follow your dreams and get paid to do what you love too!

Follow Alexa on social media at @alexa_curtis and This is Life Unfiltered on @tilupodcast/@thisislifepodcast.

]]>35:40cleanthe,social,life,in,a,media,health,lane,curtis,fashion,mental,alexaBack in 2011, A Life in the Fashion Lane was a terribly ugly blog with a mission behind it: inspiring young adults to follow their dreams. Over 6 years later, Alexa has managed to make her side hustle into a full-time platform for young adults. Sponsored by brands like T-Mobile, British Airways, and Lane Bryant, A Life in the Fashion Lane is the go-to site for everything relating to body image and teens. 14fullAlexa Curtis Episode 13: Catt Sadler & Lulu Eschelman Episode 13: Catt Sadler & Lulu Eschelman Wed, 17 Jan 2018 10:00:00 +0000We are THRILLED to welcome two mega-moguls to This is Life Unfiltered today! Lulu Eschelman, designer and entrepreanur, along with ex- E! News host Catt Sadler, joined us at our studio in Culver City to talk about what being an entrepreanur in front and behind the camera is truly like. Lulu and Catt teamed up to create the Jacki bag for Lulu's handbag line, LumillaMingus, that gives back to women and kids across the world. Two ladies with a mission, eh? That's what we at This is Life Unfiltered are all about.

Follow Alexa & This is Life Unfiltered on social media at @alexa_curtis and @thisislifepodcast.

]]>We are THRILLED to welcome two mega-moguls to This is Life Unfiltered today! Lulu Eschelman, designer and entrepreanur, along with ex- E! News host Catt Sadler, joined us at our studio in Culver City to talk about what being an entrepreanur in front and behind the camera is truly like. Lulu and Catt teamed up to create the Jacki bag for Lulu's handbag line, LumillaMingus, that gives back to women and kids across the world. Two ladies with a mission, eh? That's what we at This is Life Unfiltered are all about.

Follow Alexa & This is Life Unfiltered on social media at @alexa_curtis and @thisislifepodcast.

]]>41:00cleanentertainment,curtis,alexa,lulu,sadler,catt,eschelmanWe are THRILLED to welcome two mega-moguls to This is Life Unfiltered today! Lulu Eschelman, designer and entrepreanur, along with ex- E! News host Catt Sadler, joined us at our studio in Culver City to talk about what being an entrepreanur in front and behind the camera is truly like. Lulu and Catt teamed up to create the Jacki bag for Lulu's handbag line, LumillaMingus, that gives back to women and kids across the world. Two ladies with a mission, eh?
13fullAlexa Curtis Episode 12: Alexa on her anxiety, how to battle your own mental health struggles, and why parents need to talk to their kids about their bodies as they grow upEpisode 12: Alexa on her anxiety, how to battle your own mental health struggles, and why parents need to talk to their kids about their bodies as they grow upWed, 10 Jan 2018 10:00:00 +0000We've all dealt with some form of anxiety or depression. In recent light of Logan Paul's terrible video in the Japanese suicide forest, Alexa sits down to talk about her personal struggles with anxiety and depression. This episode covers how to manage your anxiety, tips on dealing with depression, and how you can proceed with reaching out for help from a specialist. With this episode, we are hoping to bring more awareness to all mental health issues, and most importantly, show you that you can recover from what you are going through. Each day you may battle something new, but that is never a reason to give up on yourself or your friends. You deserve to be happy- never forget that.

For more mental health resources, please see www.medianav.org. Follow Alexa and This is Life Unfiltered on social media at @alexa_curtis and @thisislifepodcast.

]]>We've all dealt with some form of anxiety or depression. In recent light of Logan Paul's terrible video in the Japanese suicide forest, Alexa sits down to talk about her personal struggles with anxiety and depression. This episode covers how to manage your anxiety, tips on dealing with depression, and how you can proceed with reaching out for help from a specialist. With this episode, we are hoping to bring more awareness to all mental health issues, and most importantly, show you that you can recover from what you are going through. Each day you may battle something new, but that is never a reason to give up on yourself or your friends. You deserve to be happy- never forget that.

For more mental health resources, please see www.medianav.org. Follow Alexa and This is Life Unfiltered on social media at @alexa_curtis and @thisislifepodcast.

]]>44:47cleansocial,image,media,health,curtis,wellness,body,mental,depression,anxiety,alexaWe've all dealt with some form of anxiety or depression. In recent light of Logan Paul's terrible video in the Japanese suicide forest, Alexa sits down to talk about her personal struggles with anxiety and depression. This episode covers how to manage your anxiety, tips on dealing with depression, and how you can proceed with reaching out for help from a specialist. 12fullAlexa Curtis Episode 11: Youtuber Chelsea Crockett on Youtube's algorithm, publishing a book before age 20, and growing up on the Internet Episode 11: Youtuber Chelsea Crockett on Youtube's algorithm, publishing a book before age 20, and growing up on the Internet Wed, 03 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000With over 1 million YouTube subscribers, Chelsea Crockett knows how to work the internet. Originally from Illinos, Chelsea created her channel on July 3, 2011, uploading her first video one month later. Though she initially fell in love with beauty and posting about makeup, Chelsea is considered an Internet personality now, posting videos about her boyfriend, her religion, and her personal life. She's a major body image activist, and is as open and honest with her followers as one girl under 21 could be! A few years ago, Chelsea had a show on Seventeen Magazine’s YouTube channel (called 17before17) where she took on tasks to do (like surf) before she turned 17.

We're incredibly excited to have her on This is Life Unfiltered today. Now that it's a new year, it might feel like it's time to clean your social media feeds and fill them with inspirational content. Why keep negativity in your life, ya know? That totally describes how we're feeling this year!

Follow Chelsea on social media at @chelseakaycrockett & @chelseacrockett.

]]>With over 1 million YouTube subscribers, Chelsea Crockett knows how to work the internet. Originally from Illinos, Chelsea created her channel on July 3, 2011, uploading her first video one month later. Though she initially fell in love with beauty and posting about makeup, Chelsea is considered an Internet personality now, posting videos about her boyfriend, her religion, and her personal life. She's a major body image activist, and is as open and honest with her followers as one girl under 21 could be! A few years ago, Chelsea had a show on Seventeen Magazine’s YouTube channel (called 17before17) where she took on tasks to do (like surf) before she turned 17.

We're incredibly excited to have her on This is Life Unfiltered today. Now that it's a new year, it might feel like it's time to clean your social media feeds and fill them with inspirational content. Why keep negativity in your life, ya know? That totally describes how we're feeling this year!

Follow Chelsea on social media at @chelseakaycrockett & @chelseacrockett. ]]>47:07cleansocial,image,media,curtis,chelsea,youtube,body,alexa,crockettWith over 1 million YouTube subscribers, Chelsea Crockett knows how to work the internet. Originally from Illinos, Chelsea created her channel on July 3, 2011, uploading her first video one month later. Though she initially fell in love with beauty and posting about makeup, Chelsea is considered an Internet personality now, posting videos about her boyfriend, her religion, and her personal life.
11fullAlexa Curtis Episode 10: What Made Us Move To LA, How To Get Out Of A Creative Rut And Why You Should Rethink Your New Year's Resolutions Episode 10: What Made Us Move To LA, How To Get Out Of A Creative Rut And Why You Should Rethink Your New Year's Resolutions Wed, 27 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0000It's episode 10! To thank you all for listening to us talk every week, we're doing our first podcast giveaway with Sara Happ! Listen to this episode to hear the details for how to win your own lip kit. We're giving two sets away!

Today on This is Life Unfiltered, Gabe and Alexa are diving into the reasons for why they both moved to Los Angeles for three months earlier this year. Now that they're both heading back in January for six more months, they've got some tips for overcoming a creative rut and a how to avoid getting stuck in a lifestyle you don't want to lead. Not only that, but you’ll hear some great advice on taking risks, finding your confidence, and remaining true to who you are.

Alexa runs the full-time site for teens A Life in the Fashion Lane, and the nonprofit Media Impact and Navigation for Teens. Check out her weekly series Sex Ed for Teens on Youtube at @fashionlaneblog!

Lots of love to 99 Designs (www.99designs.com) for sponsoring the new This is Life Unfiltered!

]]>It's episode 10! To thank you all for listening to us talk every week, we're doing our first podcast giveaway with Sara Happ! Listen to this episode to hear the details for how to win your own lip kit. We're giving two sets away!

Today on This is Life Unfiltered, Gabe and Alexa are diving into the reasons for why they both moved to Los Angeles for three months earlier this year. Now that they're both heading back in January for six more months, they've got some tips for overcoming a creative rut and a how to avoid getting stuck in a lifestyle you don't want to lead. Not only that, but you’ll hear some great advice on taking risks, finding your confidence, and remaining true to who you are.

Alexa runs the full-time site for teens A Life in the Fashion Lane, and the nonprofit Media Impact and Navigation for Teens. Check out her weekly series Sex Ed for Teens on Youtube at @fashionlaneblog!

Lots of love to 99 Designs (www.99designs.com) for sponsoring the new This is Life Unfiltered!

]]>45:34cleansocial,media,health,curtis,hollywood,california,lifestyle,mental,alexaWe're doing our first podcast giveaway with Sara Happ! Listen to this episode to hear the details for how to win your own lip kit.
Gabe and Alexa are diving into the reasons for why they both moved to Los Angeles for three months earlier this year. Now that they're both heading back in January for six more months, they've got some tips for overcoming a creative rut and a how to avoid getting stuck in a lifestyle you don't want to lead. 10fullAlexa Curtis Episode 9: Natasha Bure on being the child of a celebrity and what life is like being an influencer Episode 9: Natasha Bure on being the child of a celebrity and what life is like being an influencer Wed, 13 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0000Natasha Bure is one inspirational chick. At the ripe age of 19, she’s got 100s of thousands of subscribers on YouTube, Instagram and Twitter, and has such a strong head on her shoulders. Did we also mention she’s an author? Her bookLet’s Be Real, was released earlier this year and covers everything from acne to dating and everything in between. Natasha rose to fame alongside her mother, Fuller House star Candace Cameron Bure and has already made a name for herself in Hollywood. From starring in movies to competing on The Voice, this young woman has truly dabbled in everything, and managed to stay grounded all the while. She’s a great example for young adults (and really anyone), on how you can do anything you put your mind to and stay humble when you’ve accomplished so much. We hope you adore her as much as we do! ]]>Natasha Bure is one inspirational chick. At the ripe age of 19, she’s got 100s of thousands of subscribers on YouTube, Instagram and Twitter, and has such a strong head on her shoulders. Did we also mention she’s an author? Her book Let’s Be Real, was released earlier this year and covers everything from acne to dating and everything in between. Natasha rose to fame alongside her mother, Fuller House star Candace Cameron Bure and has already made a name for herself in Hollywood. From starring in movies to competing on The Voice, this young woman has truly dabbled in everything, and managed to stay grounded all the while. She’s a great example for young adults (and really anyone), on how you can do anything you put your mind to and stay humble when you’ve accomplished so much. We hope you adore her as much as we do! ]]>01:03:13cleancelebrity,social,life,is,this,media,curtis,alexa,natasha,bure,unfilteredNatasha Bure is one inspirational chick. At the ripe age of 19, she’s got 100s of thousands of subscribers on YouTube, Instagram and Twitter, and has such a strong head on her shoulders. Did we also mention she’s an author? Her book Let’s Be Real, was released earlier this year and covers everything from acne to dating and everything in between. Natasha rose to fame alongside her mother, Fuller House star Candace Cameron Bure and has already made a name for herself in Hollywood. 9fullEpisode 8: Jenna Birch, author behind “The Love Gap: The Real Reason Smart Women Are Still Single” on why men are afraid to date smart women, and how to get yourself a byline in major magazines Episode 8: Jenna Birch, Author behind “The Love Gap: The Real Reason Smart Women Are Still Single” on why men are afraid to date smart women, and how to get yourself a byline in major magazines Wed, 06 Dec 2017 13:11:22 +0000Jenna Birch is a force to be reckoned with. Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Jenna wanted to be a writer since the third grade. Since she’s pursued journalism and writing full-time, Jenna has had bylines in magazines such as Teen Vogue, Cosmo Magazine, Yahoo and more. Jenna and Alexa met at the Talkspace conference over a year ago, and they bonded over a mutual interest of social media and dating, specifically how the modern dating game poses unsuspecting dangers for young adults. Jenna’s first book, "The Love Gap" (Grand Central Life & Style, January 2018), a forthcoming dating guide for modern women trying to navigate today’s complicated romantic landscape, comes to shelves in January of 2018! We’re thrilled to see this powerful lady following her dreams from an early age and she’s got some phenomenal tips for young adults when it comes to dating and breaking into the journalism side of the industry. We'll talk with Jenna about why so many men are afraid to date smart women, why women don't need to be married by 30, and more!]]>Jenna Birch is a force to be reckoned with. Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Jenna wanted to be a writer since the third grade. Since she’s pursued journalism and writing full-time, Jenna has had bylines in magazines such as Teen Vogue, Cosmo Magazine, Yahoo and more. Jenna and Alexa met at the Talkspace conference over a year ago, and they bonded over a mutual interest of social media and dating, specifically how the modern dating game poses unsuspecting dangers for young adults. Jenna’s first book, "The Love Gap" (Grand Central Life & Style, January 2018), a forthcoming dating guide for modern women trying to navigate today’s complicated romantic landscape, comes to shelves in January of 2018! We’re thrilled to see this powerful lady following her dreams from an early age and she’s got some phenomenal tips for young adults when it comes to dating and breaking into the journalism side of the industry. We'll talk with Jenna about why so many men are afraid to date smart women, why women don't need to be married by 30, and more!]]>40:45cleanlove,jenna,social,sex,media,health,curtis,lifestyle,mental,alexa,birchJenna Birch is a force to be reckoned with. Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Jenna wanted to be a writer since the third grade. Since she’s pursued journalism and writing full-time, Jenna has had bylines in magazines such as Teen Vogue, Cosmo Magazine, Yahoo and more. Jenna’s first book, "The Love Gap" (Grand Central Life & Style, January 2018), a forthcoming dating guide for modern women trying to navigate today’s complicated romantic landscape, comes to shelves in January of 2018! 8fullAlexa Curtis Episode 7: So, you want to be a model? Mamé Adjei (America’s Next Top Model Runner-Up) joins us to talk about life as both a model and role model. We cover everything from self-confidence to staying grounded in a superficial industry.Episode 7: Mamé Adjei (America’s Next Top Model Runner-Up) joins us to talk about life as both a model and role model. We cover everything from self-confidence to staying grounded in a superficial industry.Wed, 29 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +0000Back in 2015, Cycle 22 of America's Next Top Model premiered on The CW on August 5th. If you’ve never watched America's Next Top Model - Tyra Banks rose to fame when she started a show that enabled young models to have the chance to get industry connections and modeling contracts without having to be “scouted." Along came Mamé Adjei, a confident and striking model who ruled the show for the season and finished in second place. What stood out to us about Mamé, during our interview, was that she wasn’t just a pretty face. Adjei won the Miss Maryland crown before competing on the show, and went on to compete in Miss USA. Though she didn’t leave the show with the “ultimate” title, she’s been able to grow her platform so drastically that she’s now more than just a model. Her social media is filled with love and passion, which stems from her authentic and kind personality. She's a prime example of how you don't have to come from anything to become something, and everyone can benefit from advice. Follow her on social media at @MameAdjei and follow This is Life Unfiltered at @thisislifepodcast.]]>Back in 2015, Cycle 22 of America's Next Top Model premiered on The CW on August 5th. If you’ve never watched America's Next Top Model - Tyra Banks rose to fame when she started a show that enabled young models to have the chance to get industry connections and modeling contracts without having to be “scouted." Along came Mamé Adjei, a confident and striking model who ruled the show for the season and finished in second place. What stood out to us about Mamé, during our interview, was that she wasn’t just a pretty face. Adjei won the Miss Maryland crown before competing on the show, and went on to compete in Miss USA. Though she didn’t leave the show with the “ultimate” title, she’s been able to grow her platform so drastically that she’s now more than just a model. Her social media is filled with love and passion, which stems from her authentic and kind personality. She's a prime example of how you don't have to come from anything to become something, and everyone can benefit from advice. Follow her on social media at @MameAdjei and follow This is Life Unfiltered at @thisislifepodcast.]]>53:59cleancelebrity,social,media,curtis,blogger,alexa,mame,adjeiBack in 2015, Cycle 22 of America's Next Top Model premiered on The CW on August 5th. If you’ve never watched America's Next Top Model - Tyra Banks rose to fame when she started a show that enabled young models to have the chance to get industry connections and modeling contracts without having to be “scouted." Along came Mamé Adjei, a confident and striking model who ruled the show for the season and finished in second place.7fullAlexa Curtis Episode 6: Introducing Gabe, Online School, and What You Should Know About Alternative SchoolingWed, 22 Nov 2017 11:55:02 +0000On Episode 6, Alexa sits down with her new co-host and best friend, Gabe. Gabe and Alexa grew up together in Mansfield, Connecticut and have since moved to Los Angeles to pursue their careers in social media. Alexa and Gabe went to public school together starting in 5th grade, and they both transferred to online school during their sophomore and junior year of high school. In this episode, they talk about why they decided to transfer to online school, how they decided on the school they did, and what pursuing an alternative education did for each of their careers. You’ll hear them talk about the scrutiny they received from school advisors and family when they decided to leave public school, and what you should know if you’re contemplating transferring to online school. They’ll also cover friendship and ways to always keep authentic and genuine people around you! Follow Alexa on social media at @alexa_curtis, and see more on her blog at www.alifeinthefashionlane. Follow Gabe on Instagram at @gabe.cash.]]>On Episode 6, Alexa sits down with her new co-host and best friend, Gabe. Gabe and Alexa grew up together in Mansfield, Connecticut and have since moved to Los Angeles to pursue their careers in social media. Alexa and Gabe went to public school together starting in 5th grade, and they both transferred to online school during their sophomore and junior year of high school. In this episode, they talk about why they decided to transfer to online school, how they decided on the school they did, and what pursuing an alternative education did for each of their careers. You’ll hear them talk about the scrutiny they received from school advisors and family when they decided to leave public school, and what you should know if you’re contemplating transferring to online school. They’ll also cover friendship and ways to always keep authentic and genuine people around you! Follow Alexa on social media at @alexa_curtis, and see more on her blog at www.alifeinthefashionlane. Follow Gabe on Instagram at @gabe.cash.]]>41:55nofullEpisode 5: Kimberly J. Brown on Tips for Making it in the Entertainment World & on Being FamousWed, 15 Nov 2017 12:03:36 +0000You may know Kimberly J. Brown from the hit movie series Halloweentown that first premiered in 1998. Since the premiere, Kimberly has appeared in three Halloweentown movies, and has starred in tons of other hit shows along the way. She’s 32, and has been in the industry since she was 6 years old, performing, acting, and producing. Over the past ten years, she has proven that hollywood stars can stay grounded and focused on their work. Kimberly won an Independent Spirit Award for her performance in an indie film, which she says was totally unlike working on a high budget TV show like Law & Order: SVU. When she’s not acting and attending casting calls, you can find her mentoring other actors, working on her YouTube channel, and writing children's’ books. We had the chance to meet with her at our new studio in Culver City, CA and ask her everything about the entertainment industry and what people should know before they move to Hollywood to become a star. Oh, and we might’ve touched on those overnight sensations. Follow Kimberly at @officialkjb on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube! Don’t forget to rate + review- let us know what you like and dislike on “This is Life Unfiltered” so far!]]>You may know Kimberly J. Brown from the hit movie series Halloweentown that first premiered in 1998. Since the premiere, Kimberly has appeared in three Halloweentown movies, and has starred in tons of other hit shows along the way. She’s 32, and has been in the industry since she was 6 years old, performing, acting, and producing. Over the past ten years, she has proven that hollywood stars can stay grounded and focused on their work. Kimberly won an Independent Spirit Award for her performance in an indie film, which she says was totally unlike working on a high budget TV show like Law & Order: SVU. When she’s not acting and attending casting calls, you can find her mentoring other actors, working on her YouTube channel, and writing children's’ books. We had the chance to meet with her at our new studio in Culver City, CA and ask her everything about the entertainment industry and what people should know before they move to Hollywood to become a star. Oh, and we might’ve touched on those overnight sensations. Follow Kimberly at @officialkjb on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube! Don’t forget to rate + review- let us know what you like and dislike on “This is Life Unfiltered” so far!]]>57:59nofullEpisode 4: Sophie Elgort on Finding Your Passion & Avoiding The NoiseWed, 08 Nov 2017 11:55:59 +0000This week, we talked to Sophie Elgort about photography and avoiding the overwhelming social media noise when making a career for yourself. Sophie Elgort is an award winning photographer, daughter to famous photographer Arthur Elgort, and sister to Ansel Elgort. Born and raised in NYC, Sophie attended Brown University and says college was one of the most important times of her life. In 2016, she was named Forbes 30 under 30 in the arts & style category, and she also runs a nonprofit called Through Our Lens. The nonprofit aims to provide photography skills and mentorship to teen girls in the Manhattan area. Alexa met Sophie years ago at an event in Manhattan, and was instantly captivated by her strong and independent attitude, as well as her outstanding portfolio. Years later, Alexa and Sophie reunite to talk about the entertainment industry and what people should know before pursuing a career in the most competitive industry in the world. Follow #ThisisLifeUnfiltered on social media on Instagram at @thisislifepodcast and Twitter at @tilupodcast!]]>This week, we talked to Sophie Elgort about photography and avoiding the overwhelming social media noise when making a career for yourself. Sophie Elgort is an award winning photographer, daughter to famous photographer Arthur Elgort, and sister to Ansel Elgort. Born and raised in NYC, Sophie attended Brown University and says college was one of the most important times of her life. In 2016, she was named Forbes 30 under 30 in the arts & style category, and she also runs a nonprofit called Through Our Lens. The nonprofit aims to provide photography skills and mentorship to teen girls in the Manhattan area. Alexa met Sophie years ago at an event in Manhattan, and was instantly captivated by her strong and independent attitude, as well as her outstanding portfolio. Years later, Alexa and Sophie reunite to talk about the entertainment industry and what people should know before pursuing a career in the most competitive industry in the world. Follow #ThisisLifeUnfiltered on social media on Instagram at @thisislifepodcast and Twitter at @tilupodcast!]]>57:15nofullEpisode 3: 20 Things We Learned Before 20Wed, 01 Nov 2017 10:51:45 +0000As you get older, you get wiser. That’s one thing both of our moms have taught us: whether it’s about work or play, there are some things we wish we hadn’t spent so much time focusing on. Since we’ve both just hit the big 2-0, there are over 20 tips we have for growing up, following your dreams, and avoiding the urge to sweat the small stuff. Our top tips? Don’t be afraid of the word no, and definitely don’t let those two tiny letters deter you from following those damn dreams of yours. Let your family guide you, but don’t let them get in the way of your career and your drive. Oh, and don’t overthink the cupcake you want. If you want it, you deserve it. At the end of the day, will that piece of pizza or that cupcake really matter in a few days from now? Follow This is Life Unfiltered on Twitter at @tilupodcast and on Instagram at @thisislifepodcast. For more on Alexa, visit her blog at www.alifeinthefashionlane.com.]]>As you get older, you get wiser. That’s one thing both of our moms have taught us: whether it’s about work or play, there are some things we wish we hadn’t spent so much time focusing on. Since we’ve both just hit the big 2-0, there are over 20 tips we have for growing up, following your dreams, and avoiding the urge to sweat the small stuff. Our top tips? Don’t be afraid of the word no, and definitely don’t let those two tiny letters deter you from following those damn dreams of yours. Let your family guide you, but don’t let them get in the way of your career and your drive. Oh, and don’t overthink the cupcake you want. If you want it, you deserve it. At the end of the day, will that piece of pizza or that cupcake really matter in a few days from now? Follow This is Life Unfiltered on Twitter at @tilupodcast and on Instagram at @thisislifepodcast. For more on Alexa, visit her blog at www.alifeinthefashionlane.com.]]>58:19nofullEpisode 2: The 2017 Dating GameWed, 25 Oct 2017 10:53:19 +0000Alright, let’s not beat around the bush here... dating in 2017 sucks. The more dating apps that pop up, the more dating issues that arise. Brenna and Alexa will talk about their boyfriends, how to avoid dealing with “the game” and why you need confidence (from both parties) in your relationship. For those chicks who are app addicts, Alexa has some advice for you on navigating the world of dating apps and finding your true love on the web. Can you hookup with someone on the first date AND have a serious relationship with them? Follow This is Life Unfiltered on social media at @tilupodcast and Alexa Curtis at @alexa_curtis. Who and want do you want to see next on This is Life Unfiltered? Email us! #livelifeunfiltered #tilu]]>Alright, let’s not beat around the bush here... dating in 2017 sucks. The more dating apps that pop up, the more dating issues that arise. Brenna and Alexa will talk about their boyfriends, how to avoid dealing with “the game” and why you need confidence (from both parties) in your relationship. For those chicks who are app addicts, Alexa has some advice for you on navigating the world of dating apps and finding your true love on the web. Can you hookup with someone on the first date AND have a serious relationship with them? Follow This is Life Unfiltered on social media at @tilupodcast and Alexa Curtis at @alexa_curtis. Who and want do you want to see next on This is Life Unfiltered? Email us! #livelifeunfiltered #tilu]]>56:59nofullEpisode 1: Welcome to This is Life UnfilteredWed, 18 Oct 2017 10:44:36 +0000During this episode, Brenna Llanes of @lettucebehappy and Alexa Curtis, teen influencer behind A Life in the Fashion Lane, will talk about their journey to becoming social media influencers. Both girls are 20 and have been in the social media world years. Founded in 2011, A Life in the Fashion Lane is a lifestyle platform for teens and parents. Alexa also runs the nonprofit Media Impact and Navigation for Teens, and she’s appeared on shows like TODAY, Fox, KTLA and more discussing youth trends. The Instagram page Lettuce Be Happy began last year and has significantly grown over the past few months. Both girls are Aerie influencers and adore with avocado toast, creating content, and talking about the “real” side of the social media world. Follow #TILU on social media at @thisislifepodcast.]]>During this episode, Brenna Llanes of @lettucebehappy and Alexa Curtis, teen influencer behind A Life in the Fashion Lane, will talk about their journey to becoming social media influencers. Both girls are 20 and have been in the social media world years. Founded in 2011, A Life in the Fashion Lane is a lifestyle platform for teens and parents. Alexa also runs the nonprofit Media Impact and Navigation for Teens, and she’s appeared on shows like TODAY, Fox, KTLA and more discussing youth trends. The Instagram page Lettuce Be Happy began last year and has significantly grown over the past few months. Both girls are Aerie influencers and adore with avocado toast, creating content, and talking about the “real” side of the social media world. Follow #TILU on social media at @thisislifepodcast.]]>58:07nofull